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This course will require just one family council. However, it is a good practice to have these
regularly, especially pertaining to finances. Select family council members who will be
supportive and available to you on a regular basis.
2. Select a date/time to meet- You will be required to meet together this week. Select a date and
time you will meet.
3. Host your first council meeting- Use the following outline to host your council meeting. When
your meeting is complete, follow the assignment instructions and answer the accompanying
questions.
Assignment Instructions
Please answer the following questions:
Part 1: Family Council
1. Who did you select to be the members of your family council and why?
My wife as well my mum dad we are the only members of our family right now. we live as a joined
family.
2. Which visual did you and your family council decide best reflects your current approach to financial
management (the common or self-reliant approach)?
Our family observe the common approach in our financial management because we share the
finance. I’m the bread winner in the family because my daughter is very young, she is just 3 years
old, My Mum and dad help also in taking care of my daughter needs financially.
3. What goal did you and the members of your family council set?
Our primary goal that we set was to council with Heavenly Father everyday about our financial
struggles. Then write down the thoughts and impressions that came to our mind after our prayer.
Part 2: Reflection
4. Briefly reflect on your discussion about family councils and their purpose. Do you feel the members
of your family council understood the purpose of it? What thoughts were shared and what
impressions did you have as you talked?
Family councils are very important for any family unit. It establishes a good foundation for the
children on how to be good financial stewards. Furthermore, it enables all family members to share
their knowledge and suggestions on how to improve our financial management as a family. All
members’ contribution is valuable and gives the impression that all heads put together is better
than one head.
Submission Instructions
Save this document with your name in the filename and follow the instructions in your course to
submit it for grading and feedback.